Majorca acne

Recommendation

To treat Mallorca acne, gently apply HYPOGEN CARE Wound Care Fluid on the affected areas. The Wound Care Fluid has an anti-inflammatory effect and interrupts the production of radicals triggered by UV radiation, which is a major cause of Mallorca acne.

Avoid direct sunlight at all costs until the Mallorca acne has completely cleared up. In addition - if the skin is not too irritated - treat the skin very gently with HYPOGEN CARE after sun care cream to prevent further skin tension and dehydration.

A doctor should always be consulted, especially if severe pustules form. The HYPOGEN CARE products required to treat Mallorca acne can be found in the After Sun Acute Care Set.

To avoid Mallorca acne, apply sun protection spray UV60 or sun protection lotion UV65+ generously to dry skin, depending on the level of protection required. The amount of protection required depends on the skin type and the type, intensity and duration of sun exposure.

Then rub in the product until it is absorbed. The application lasts a particularly long time and only needs to be repeated if the treated skin has been exposed to abrasive friction. HYPOGEN SUN CARE products are hypoallergenic, i.e. absolutely non-irritating. In particular, they are free from harmful emulsifiers and greasy ingredients.

HYPOGEN SUN CARE products are hypoallergenic, i.e. absolutely non-irritating. In particular, they are free from harmful emulsifiers and greasy ingredients. HYPOGEN SUN CARE products have a biomimetic effect by naturally strengthening the skin's cell membrane complex as its protective barrier. They are compatible with mucous membranes and breathable.

Features

Mallorca acne is a special form of sun allergy and is triggered in particular by the emulsifiers contained in conventional sunscreens. It arises from their reaction with greasy sunscreens or sebaceous gland secretions under the strong influence of UV-A radiation.

Majorca acne is not acne in the true sense of the word, it is only referred to as such symbolically. In particular, Majorca acne does not form the purulent nodules or blackheads typical of acne.

The symptoms of Mallorca acne are

- Pustules

- partial itching.

Particularly affected areas are e.g. shoulders, neck, décolleté, arms and back. The symptoms appear within 24 - 48 hours after sun exposure on the areas that have been rubbed with sunscreen. In technical terms, Mallorca acne is called "acne aestivalis ".

Referenced terms

Acne aestivalis

*The recommendations of the navigator on symptoms, diseases, etc. are not a substitute for professional advice or treatment by a doctor. In general, it is advised to consult a specialist for medical guidance in case of skin diseases. The recommendations of the navigator must not be used for independent medical treatment: The correct classification of symptoms, diseases and clinical pictures, etc. can only be provided by a physician, especially in the case of multiple diseases.